The Mother-in-Law's Poisoned Embrace

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unappetizing shade of green or br

wls," delivered to my home office if I was

ays featuring something Susan descr

san, really, this is too muc

's no trouble. I love doing it.

om just wants to take care of

felt increasi

. I was sleeping more

for water when I heard voices from Susan's

and

The plan is in motion." S

long. And she looks... pa

orking. We can't rush these things.

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silently, my h

usan was even m

king a little tired. Are

ere talking... it would be so wonderful to hea

grandchild. It's ev

on the sofa, grinne

derful prenatal vitamins I can give you. Top o

ll despite t

about that yet, Susan," I said

y to prepare your body, dear

usually quiet, piped

ese things. Her bakery customers are

sharp, but the outright host

ith a shiver, it had